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From cravings to innovation: How our love for Rebel Foods inspired a global vision! Recently, our team embarked on a journey to develop a new sub-brand that captures the essence of Rebel Foods' culinary excellence. The result? Relish - Ready to Eat ✨️ Bringing your favorite meals home, no matter where you are! The inspiration behind Relish came from personal experiences and heartfelt conversations. Soham Shah shared how his parents missed Behrouz Biryani while traveling in Europe. Hem Biyani wished she could take FAASOS Faasos bowls with her to our upcoming Milan semester. Lavleen Bagga dreamed of enjoying Mandarin Oak's noodles and The Good Bowl's dishes daily, saving time during her hectic schedule. These stories fueled our passion and creativity. We unanimously agreed that these beloved flavors deserve a global audience. Imagine sharing the Lazeez Bhuna Murgh Biryani or the Paneer Signature Rice Bowl with loved ones in faraway places or amidst a hectic schedule. The idea of making these meals accessible to everyone, everywhere, led us to an exciting solution: dehydrating the meals while preserving their authentic taste and making them Ready to Eat. This ambitious project involved meticulous planning and collaboration. With the guidance of our incredible mentor, Rutu Mody-Kamdar, PhD, and the hard work of our brilliant team - Mayukha Chimalakonda Prashant Shrivastava Hem Biyani Lavleen Bagga Manish Soni Soham Shah Pooja Sodhani Khushi Agrawal Aayush Contractor We brought Relish to life! The attached presentation showcases our journey, from brainstorming sessions to final execution. We hope Rebel Foods takes notice of our dedication and innovation. Let's make these fantastic flavors available to everyone, worldwide! We're excited to hear your thoughts on Relish. Have you ever wished you could enjoy your favorite restaurant meals anywhere? Share your experiences in the comments! #RebelFoods #FoodInnovation #BrandDevelopment #ReadyToEat #GlobalCuisine #brandmanagement #branding #brandbuilding

Did you hear what Barilla is cooking in their kitchen? 🍝 Dive into our case study with Barilla Group and discover how they collaborated with OMD and Adverity to reinterpret classic pasta recipes to embody inclusivity. Learn how their traditional recipes were reimagined to celebrate diversity and inclusivity. Explore the impact on brand favorability, engagement, and Barilla's mission for a more inclusive culinary world. "At Barilla, we measure, thanks to Adverity, metrics in near or real time – a pulse check of success." - Lyndsay Weir, Chief Analytics and Insight Officer, Barilla. Learn more about the impact of this campaign on brand favorability, engagement, and mission for a more inclusive culinary world here: https://hubs.la/Q02vvM8x0

Finally sitting and digesting what an incredible experience I had at The Fancy Food Show in New York last week! A huge thank you to the Specialty Food Association for organizing such a fantastic event. The energy, innovation, and passion for food were truly inspiring. Here are some of my highlights: 🔥 The General's Hot Sauce: Their innovative packaging design really stood out. As well as having a great product, they have a great mission, great cause, and it's ran by great people. 🌈 Sweetapolita: Absolutely loved Rosie Alyea's story and the way the brand's continuity is on point throughout their social media, website, and all the way down to the physical products. Every detail is thoughtfully curated, making it an aesthetic masterpiece. 🌶️ HotnSaucy by Sam Davis-Allonce : Their booth presence was remarkable, and the quality of their products is something everyone needs to try. 🍬 Better Sour: I am a big fan of this brand and always impressed by their flavors and innovation within their category. They are definitely setting new standards for candy companies looking to play in the better for you space. 🌍 African Dream Foods: With Magnetic Creative's deep roots into the African market, I am always drawn to brands that do a great job encompassing the culture and flavor profiles. Southern Braai sauce is one of my love languages. 📈 Trending Product Categories: Noticed a significant rise in interest around bone broth and honey. Exciting to see these categories gaining momentum and excited for Magnetic Creative to partner with a few to really capture marketshare and become leaders in the space. I met with so many other amazing companies, brands and people at this show, this was difficult to summarize. Looking forward to the next one ⚡ #FancyFoodShow #SpecialtyFood #Innovation #FoodTrends #SFA #TheGeneralsHotSauce #Sweetapolita #HotNSaucy #BetterSour

📍 Dahi Bara Aloo Dum: Tradition Meets Innovation in Every Bite! 🌶️🥔🍲 Odisha’s beloved street food, Dahi Bara Aloo Dum, has always been a testament to simplicity and flavor. But like all great things, even this classic can be elevated through thoughtful experimentation. Spiced potato curry paired with mild white pea curry, topped with a drizzle of sweet tamarind and mint chutney, crunchy fried cornflakes, sev, and chopped onions, finished with a dash of roasted cumin and a sprinkle of fresh herbs—all served over soft vadas soaked in tangy buttermilk.—suddenly, the dish transforms, with each bite taking the taste to new heights! Even celebrated chefs like Sanjeev Kapoor, Vkash Khanna & Ranveer Brar have appreciated the versatility of this humble dish, praising how small tweaks can intensify flavors by several folds. Their culinary wisdom reminds us that innovation often lies in enhancing the basics, not just reinventing them. 💡 The same is true in our professional lives. Whether it's adding a fresh approach to a long-standing process or introducing small changes in strategy, we can often elevate our outcomes with simple yet effective adjustments. 🌟 As we look to innovate in the workplace, let’s take inspiration from this cherished dish—by balancing tradition with creativity, we can unlock incredible results. What simple ingredients have you added to enhance your work or personal life? Let’s hear your thoughts! #DahiBaraAlooDum #TraditionMeetsInnovation #CulinaryWisdom #FlavorsOfSuccess #ChefAppreciation #WorkplaceCreativity #OdishaCuisine #StreetFoodInspiration

I was recently watching MasterChef The Professionals UK where the final 3 chefs visited Alchemist in Copenhagen and were put through their paces by chef-owner Rasmus Munk. I was amazed by how Alchemist is trying to revolutionise the entire restaurant experience: 🥗 His restaurant doesn’t have dishes, instead it has impressions.   📽 Dinner is divided into acts and set across several locations.   📔 Each impression has a story; from edible plastic to a chocolate bar shaped like a coffin. For me, this is the height of innovation and something all companies should strive for – redefine your industry and challenge established norms. It’s challenging, and the less trodden path of innovation will always be the risky (and often uncomfortable) way to go. But if successful then you can create something extremely special. Woodhurst have always championed a flat hierarchy which encourages our employees to do more than they’d traditionally be able to do at larger more hierarchical companies. Yesterday, we launched our new structure and career development framework which will provide the guardrails for our employees to develop at pace within their careers. I’m not going to pretend that we’re revolutionising the industry like Rasmus has at Alchemist. However, we like to think about things differently and challenge the status quo which is what we’ve done with this approach. If you’re interested in finding out more about our unique approach to career development, then please get in touch. I’d be more than happy to discuss and explain our thinking. #innovation #careerdevelopment #consultingredefined

"Happy New Year! 🎉✨ Today marks a special milestone for Foodieda as we step into the vibrant world of LinkedIn. We're excited to start this year with new connections and endless opportunities. Wishing everyone a flavorful and prosperous year ahead! Follow us for exciting updates, culinary insights, and a feast of experiences on our new LinkedIn journey. Cheers to a flavorful 2024! 🍽️🌟 #HappyNewYear #NewBeginnings #FoodiedaOnLinkedIn"

𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 (n.): My one true love… 💖 🍽️✨ At MR Media Inc , we’re diving into #GastroMarketing, transforming our passion for food into captivating stories that resonate. Join us on this flavorful journey as we celebrate the art of food and the stories it tells. 🌟 #MrMediaInc #FoodMarketing #Horeca #FoodLovers #Foodie #CulinaryStories #Marketing #SocialMedia

An important part of PR is improving credibility and expanding awareness of you/your brand as a thought leader. 💭 Case in point: We pitched the executive chef of NYC Brazilian restaurant, Berimbau, as an expert in this article from The Kitchn that’s all about acai — a native Brazilian ingredient. By positioning our client as a go-to expert, we highlighted their deep knowledge and authenticity while helping strengthen their brand reputation (and provide some know-how about acai in the process!). 💪 This kind of strategic media placement is key to building long-term success and recognition. #foodPR #restaurantPR #restaurantmarketing #NYCPR #clientwins #pressplacements #boutiquePRagency

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Ganesh Chaturthi Food Photo Contest! (Only for employees) Ganesh Chaturthi is almost here, and we all know what that means- Delicious food everywhere! Whether it’s your homemade modaks, mouthwatering sweets, or that perfect festive thali, we want to see it all in our Ganesh Chaturthi Food Photo Contest! Contest Details: 1. Click a picture with the food that you make on Ganesh Chaturthi using your creativity. (Employee should be visible in the picture) (For all locations). 2. Send the picture to rputsala@advantumhealth.com 3. Top 3 winners will be rewarded based on the highest votes. 4. Last date to submit the photo is 8th September 2024. Voting will be opened on 10th & 11th September 2024. 5. Winners will be announced on 13th September 2024. #AdvantumHealth #AdvantumHealthHyderabad #AdvantumHealthChennai #AdvantumHealthNoida #AdvantumHealthculture #Greatplacetowork #Telanganabestemployer #EmployeeExperience #WorkplaceCulture #TeamCelebration #HappyBirthday #WorkplaceHappiness #CompanyCulture #TeamSpirit #EmployeeEngagement #PositiveWorkplace #GaneshChaturthi #GaneshChaturthiFoodPhotoContest